Weekly Update: 08.17.23

VISIT THE ISA AGRONOMY PLOT AT FARM PROGRESS SHOW

The ISA Agronomy team is launching a soybean test plot at this year's Farm Progress Show. There, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about ISA's soybean research initiatives as well as other various soybean topics through interactive stations, a cover crop plot, and other hands-on learning experiences.

ISA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL BIOFUELS DAY

Last week, ISA celebrated International Biofuels Day at the Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center at the Naper Settlement, alongside Representative Matt Hanson, Senator Linda Holmes, and Representative Harry Benton. In attendance was also Sue Osman of the Naperville Park District, a member of the B20 club. 

BIODIESEL USE EXPANDS AS FUEL MATURES

In a recent article from Agriculture Trends, Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, Ron Kindred, ISA Chairman, and Andrew Larson, ISA Director of Government Relations & Strategy, delved into ISA's ongoing initiatives to grow the biodiesel industry.

HEROES AND HELICOPTERS

The ISA Agronomy and Government Relations Teams are teaming up this Saturday, August 19, to celebrate farmers, first responders, and other community heroes at Senator Laura Ellman and Representative Janet Yang Rohr's event, Heroes and Helicopters.

In a recent “Food from Farming” segment, ISA Director, Mark Read, discusses his recent trip to Nigeria and how ISA is working to build foreign markets and address food insecurity through the Soy Excellence Centers.